After Harshavardhan’s death, the unity of northern India gained by him ended. Arjuna took the throne of Kannauj. After Harshavardhan’s death, he opposed the Chinese envoy-mandal led by Wong-hyun-tse. The guards accompanying Wong-hyun-tse were either murdered or taken captive. The property of the messenger and the gifts given to him by the Indian kings were looted. But at night, Vong-hyun-tse was given 1,200 selected soldiers and in addition Wong-hyun-tse was also successful in getting 7,000 cavalry from Nepal. King of Kamarupa Bhaskaravarma also assisted him and he attacked the main city of Tirhut. 3,000 soldiers of the army were killed there and 10,000 people drowned in the river. Arjuna is defeated and taken captive. Vong-hyun-tse slaughtered 1,000 captives and took the entire dynasty captive. He imprisoned 12,000 people and also received more than 13,000 horses, cows and bulls. In this war, 580 ramparts were surrendered. Wong-hyun-tse took Arjun captive with him to China.
Under these circumstances many states were established in Northern India and it was natural for them to struggle for supremacy. Four states participated in this struggle. Such as – Kannauj, Kashmir, Magadha and Rashtrakuta dynasty. For some time the Pratihara dynasty of Kannauj became supreme. After him the Pal dynasty took his place. The Rashtrakutas expanded their kingdom to the west and south of South India. After the decline of the Pala dynasty, the Chalukya dynasty of Ahilva, the Chandel dynasty of Jejakabhukti, the Kachhakapaghap dynasty of Gwalior, the Chedi dynasty of Dahal, the Parmar dynasty of Malwa, the Guhil dynasty of southern Rajputana and the Chahaman dynasty of Shakambhari divided northern India.
Thus we can say that between 750-1000 AD several powerful empires arose in North India and Deccan. Of which Pal, Pratihara and Rashtrakuta were the most important. The Rashtrakuta kingdom was the longest-running empire, which was also the most powerful in its time.
What was the contribution of Gurjara-Pratiharas in history
Gurjar Pratihara was the main dynasty of North India. Different scholars have given different opinions about the origin of this dynasty, which are as follows-
Origin of Gurjar-Pratiharas
Pratiharas were a branch of the famous Gurjars. Gurjars were one of those Central Asian tribes, Who came with the Huns after the fall of the Gupta Empire. According to Rashtrakuta records, Pratiharas were associated with Gurjars. Arab writers such as Abu Zaid and al-Masoodi have mentioned their struggle with the Gurjars of the north. The most important proof is that of the Kannad poet Pampa, Who has called Mahipal Gurjaraj. The name is derived from the king holding the Pratihara (high authority) position of the Rashtrakuta court.
In whose era was the first attack of the Hunas ?……..More information
History of the Pala dynasty rulers
After the death of Shashank, the history of Bengal between 650 and 750 AD was full of chaos and chaos, The result was political dissolution. There was a natural reaction against this chaos and chaos. Probably the chief people of Bengal chose Gopal as the ruler of the entire state. The Pala Empire was the major dynasty of northern India……..More information.
Rashtrakuta rulers contribute to history
Origin of Rashtrakuta Rulers – The word Rashtrakuta means – an officer with the authority of a regional entity called Rashtrakuta. 7th and 8th century the land grants of Rashtrakutas have been payed for, that they should not disturb the peace of the given area. The Rashtrakutas were originally from Latralur in Maharashtra, modern Latur. He was of Kannad origin and Kannand was his mother tongue. ……..More Information
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